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Hey guys, Thanks for all of the feedback on 'For Miserable and the Newbies' thread. I think many people have benefited from the advice you guys have posted. Please support/watch my youtube channel: https://youtu.be/K-RTmQz2Dv4 I recently posted a video about adult braces and elastics. Not sure if se...

blackwidow wrote:Thanks so much for all the tips! I'm getting braces in August and I'm gonna need all the advice I can get.

Good Luck!

occamsblazer wrote:

janedoe wrote:As a 26 year old, lipstick + online dating!

Oh my GOD this is literally me too!

26 years old here.. AND YES

I can't wait to wear lipstick. Feels awkward

Not looking like a 13 year old..

Not having to replace my toothbrush as often because i keep tearing them..

bad breath

I may be weird..
but I never used wax during my treatment.
Maybe I just have a higher pain tolerance?

WELL HERE WE GO! 1. I drink coffee every morning. 2. I do NOT floss every day (maybe once a week) 3. I can't stop drinking soda guys :(( 4. I have used "tooth pain" to get out of stuff. 5. I have used tooth pain to get out of eating someone else's food.... 6.I am obsessed with Chips and sa...

I have noticed several posts from those who are new/miserable with braces asking for tips and advice. I thought it would be neat to have that all in one thread! I remember my first month of braces... WOW it was the longest month of my life. It is not almost 18 months later and I can't believe how ti...

They will usually brace the area that needs more work. If your bottom teeth are kind of straight, they will wait until later. It also takes less time for the bottoms to move. Just some things to consider.. I can't comment on your case specifically but my orth waited 3 months before adding bottom bra...

Woah 3-4 week appointments? I've had braces for about 6 months, appointments always 8 weeks apart. Does your orthodontist do all the work themselves? I don't always see her. More often than not I see one of the assistants. She changes the wires, offers me dental supplies and off I go. My orthodonti...

Hello there!

I am missing two teeth at the moment and will have to get implants after braces treatment. It IS costly..mine will cost close to 3,000 (I live in Texas) but I really think it's worth it.
otherwise, your jaw line may change, etc.

Every 3 to 4 weeks seems a bit on the short side so I can imagine it feels strange going to 2 months. Ask your ortho. I don't always get very satisfactory answers when I ask questions - as you said, it's so routine for them but the biggest deal for the rest of us! Is there not a lot of moving thing...

I went through the same thing!~ My teeth were beyond crazy-messed up and at the beginning, it was the most exciting part of the treatment. Now that everything is where it should be, things are moving slower and I notice less and less. But, I promise things ARE moving, you just can't tell as much. :)...

With a rectangular wire (which you probably have by now), fresh ligatures are not as important. As dj said, if you don't have powerchains, there's really no inherent requirement for frequent appointments. Once all the teeth are in line, the stage where the rectangular wires finishes things up is no...

Hey everyone! First let me say that I thoroughly enjoy reading posts on this forum! I usually read during my lunch time or at home before bed. I just had a question that maybe someone would be able to answer only because I forgot to ask my orthodonist before I left my last appointment. I've been in ...